How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST045 - Property "Zero Allowed" must be identical for all key figures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Property "Zero Allowed" must be identical for all key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST045 - Property "Zero Allowed" must be identical for all key figures ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST045 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of key figures in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically regarding the "Zero Allowed" property. This property determines whether a key figure can have a value of zero.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (like a forecast or planning run) that involves multiple key figures, and these key figures have different settings for the "Zero Allowed" property. For example, if one key figure allows zero values and another does not, SAP will raise this error to prevent inconsistencies in the planning process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all key figures involved in the operation have the same setting for the "Zero Allowed" property. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Key Figures: Determine which key figures are involved in the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP APO system.
  Navigate to the key figure configuration (usually found in the SAP APO modeling area).
  Check the properties of each key figure, specifically the "Zero Allowed" setting.
  
  
  
  Align the Settings:
  
  If you find that the key figures have different settings for the "Zero Allowed" property, you will need to modify them to be consistent.
  You can either change all key figures to allow zero values or change them to disallow zero values, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the key figures.
  
  
  Re-run the Operation: After ensuring that all key figures have the same "Zero Allowed" setting, re-run the operation that previously caused the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figure Configuration: Understanding how to configure key figures in SAP APO is crucial. This includes knowing how to set properties like "Zero Allowed," "Cumulative," and others.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed instructions on managing key figures and their properties.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the configuration in a development or quality environment before applying it to production.
  
  By ensuring consistency in the "Zero Allowed" property across all key figures involved in your planning processes, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your operations in SAP APO.